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As long as you have enough intake and exhaust you should be fine either way IMO. I dont really know what you mean by the bottom being an intake though? Where would you go about adding that? If you mean right on the bottom panel of the case make sure you have enough space with large legs as standoffs to allow airflow to it.
I like the side fan on my Lian Li as it pulls air out from around the ...
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Started 1 month, 1 week ago by WorldExclusive
I'm getting closer to completing my PC build, but I would like to buy a window panel for my CM Storm Sniper. I really want to know if I would benefit more for keeping my side fan or just buy the window panel. Since the build is not complete, I'm unable to test the airflow and I don't know when CM are going to end the sale on their windowed panels.
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WorldExclusive replied 1 month, 1 week ago
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As long as you have enough intake and exhaust you should be fine either way IMO. I dont really know what you mean by the bottom being an intake though? Where would you go about adding that? If you mean right on the bottom panel of the case make sure you have enough space with large legs as ...
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OB1ie replied 1 month, 1 week ago
i've got a thermaltake armor, and i notice no/very little temp difference whether the 250mm fan is on or off
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WorldExclusive replied 1 month, 1 week ago
^^^^
I see many people saying the same on other sites.
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GonzoP replied 1 month, 1 week ago
In my case I use side intakes because my case has rather poor front intake. I've tested it without side intake and with side exhaust. My temps are lowest with side intake
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Grentz replied 1 month, 1 week ago
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Yes I have plenty room under the case for a bottom fan. The Sniper has a fan bracket for one.
So you use the side fan as exhaust?
Yup, but it also only has an 80mm for exhaust on the rear.
I actually do not use the top fan either. I have a 120mm and 80mm in...
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